WHAT better way to mark a birthday than with a special song?
Next month, Bracknell’s Lexicon shopping centre will mark its fifth anniversary with a special birthday proms event.
Taking place on Saturday, September 3, it will see a host of performers come to our neighbouring town and celebrate in music.
The event starts at 3.30pm with songs specially written for the Bracknell Forest Giants. It will be performed by pupils from Wooden Hill Primary and Birch Hill Primary Schools, along with Sophie Abbot, from Sandhurst School and Tilly Mills from College Town Primary.
At 4.10 pm Vocalese, will sing songs that audiences can join in with.
Then, at 5pm, the Barta Theatre Academy will showcase the dance, singing and drama talents of students from Wokingham and Bracknell.
Saxophonist YolanDa Brown, will play upbeat tunes accompanied by her band at 5.40pm.
Then, at 6.40 pm, the Forest Folk band will take to the stage, performing the Bracknell Forest Festival songs along with folk music for all to enjoy.
At 7.20 pm, Dexter and The Dimes, a rockin’ and rollin’ 50s band, will play hits from artists such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Little Richard.
The final act of the Birthday Proms is Reading-based indie pop band, Only The Poets, who will begin their set at 8.30 pm. Formed five years ago, the band has recently returned from a sell-out European tour.
Rob Morris, general manager at The Lexicon says: “Our free Proms events are always extremely popular and we have no doubt that our special Birthday performances will one of our best yet.
“The line-up includes something for all members of the family, and we hope that the local community will join our birthday celebrations.”
It wouldn’t be a birthday without cake, and The Lexicon will giveaway 1,000 cupcakes 500 tote bags and birthday pop-badges.
Andrew Hunter, executive director, place, planning and regeneration at Bracknell Forest Council says: “Over the last five years The Lexicon has transformed our town centre.
“We are thrilled to be celebrating the fifth birthday especially with so many fantastic local artists showcasing their talent.
“Being able to bring the incredibly successful Only the Poets back to their Berkshire roots highlights the significance of this fantastic milestone for the borough.”
For more details, log on to: www.thelexiconbracknell.com/events/fifth-birthday
